Karina Pritika was a young 23 years old woman with a huge heart and big dreams.
Born in Portugal and brought to Israel as a child, Karina excelled in rhythmic gymnastics and represented her country in competitions. She served as a Border Crossing soldier and was known for her energy, kindness, and light.
On October 7, she called her mother to reassure her. Moments later, she and her friend Maya were caught in an ambush at the Route 232 junction after fleeing the Nova music festival.
In the horrific footage that later emerged, Karina and her friend can be seen pleading for their lives. They were executed in cold blood.
May we never forget!